Catalogue: Metal-Clad Switchgear Vacuum Version

Medium Voltage Distribution
PIX
Up to 24 kV
Metal-clad switchgear
Vacuum version
Catalogue
2011
Delivery conditions
The General Conditions of Delivery as amended shall apply.
Illustrations
The illustrations are not binding.
Contents
■ Introduction......................................................................................................... 4
□ Easy operation and maintenance .................................................................. 5
□ Easy installation and access.......................................................................... 5
□ Environment ................................................................................................... 5
■ Product description............................................................................................ 6
□ Main module compartment ........................................................................... 6
□ Cable compartment........................................................................................ 7
□ Busbar compartment...................................................................................... 7
□ Low voltage compartment .............................................................................. 7
□ Locks .............................................................................................................. 8
□ Other safety equipment.................................................................................. 8
□ PIX in detail .................................................................................................... 9
■ Standard ............................................................................................................ 10
□ Safety has been certified by testing............................................................. 10
□ Regulations, provisions and standards ........................................................ 10
□ Operating conditions .................................................................................... 11
□ Protection degree......................................................................................... 11
■ Technical data................................................................................................... 12
□ Functional unit.............................................................................................. 12
□ HVX drawout circuit breaker module - characteristics ................................. 13
□ HVX spring operating mechanism ............................................................... 14
□ Equipment .................................................................................................... 15
□ CVX drawout contactor module - characteristics .............................................. 16
□ CBX electromagnetic operating mechanisms .............................................. 17
□ Equipment .................................................................................................... 17
□ UTX drawout disconnecting link module...................................................... 18
□ Auxiliary contacts for withdrawable module ................................................. 18
□ Auxiliary contacts for earthing switch........................................................... 18
□ MTX drawout VT’s module........................................................................... 18
□ LTRI air switch - disconnector...................................................................... 18
■ Range of equipment ......................................................................................... 19
□ Product range............................................................................................... 19
□ Equipment range.......................................................................................... 20
■ Design data ....................................................................................................... 23
□ PIX 12 .......................................................................................................... 23
□ PIX 17 .......................................................................................................... 24
□ PIX 24 .......................................................................................................... 25
□ Floor plan ..................................................................................................... 26
□ Detail A......................................................................................................... 26
■ Accessories....................................................................................................... 28
■ Shipping instructions....................................................................................... 29
□ Delivery ........................................................................................................ 29
□ Packaging..................................................................................................... 29
■ Notes.................................................................................................................. 30
PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 3

PIX Introduction
The PIX system has been designed in accordance with international (IEC)
standards, and gives an optimal solution to satisfy the requirements for MV
electrical networks, in:
■ Power stations
■ HV/MV & MV/MV substations
■ Industry
■ Infrastructure
■ Marine
PIX is available in a wide range of ratings:
■ Rated Voltages: 12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV.
■ Rated current: up to 4000 A
■ Rated short time withstand current up to 40 kA
■ Rated peak withstand current up to 100 kA.
The indoor metal-clad PIX system is internal arc resistant and fitted with a
withdrawable module which can be isolated with the door closed. The units
are of a robust prefabricated construction using galvanised materials giving
high corrosion resistance.
The front and end panels are painted in light beige colour (RAL 9001) with
operating areas in blue (RAL 5023) and yellow for earthing switch
operation.
The PIX system offers you the choice of two switching technologies, SF6 &
vacuum, for both circuit breakers and contactors.
PIX cubicles incorporate all necessary user-friendly, Schneider Electric
Safe operation with the panels and doors closed digital control and protection relays for flexible system configuration, based
on customer requirements.
Standard Schneider Electric solution for fully integrated, digital control +
monitoring (DCX) or one box for protection and control can be used.
PIX, with these features, meets user requirements in the fields of:
■ Personnel safety
■ Easy operation and maintenance
■ Easy installation and access.
Our development has been driven by these criterias, to design a PIX
system incorporating the following features:
■ Personal safety
■ All operations are carried out with the panels and doors closed.
■ The earthing switch, with its faults-making capability, is visible through an
inspection window.
■ Operation of the earthing switch uses an anti-reflex system.
■ The electrical interlocks of the DCX in conjunction with the mechanical
locking devices prevent ensafe operation.
■ PIX gives an effective internal arc withstand, tested in accordance with
the recommendations of IEC 60298, Appendix AA, Criteria 1 to 6, Class A.
■ Over-pressure release is at the top of the unit.
■ Metallic shutters closed when withdrawable module is in the
disconnected position or removed.
■ Cable voltage indication.
4 PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

PIX Introduction (contd.)
Easy operation and maintenance

■ Operation is simple and logical, with clear status indicators for all
functions.
■ Manual or electrical control
■ The use of digital control and protection equipment with selftesting and
monitoring procedures.
Easy installation and access

■ PIX was designed to minimize the space required, with access to all
compartments via the front panel.
■ Can be installed against a wall.
■ Connection of the cables via the front is made easier by removing the
separating plate between the cable and apparatus compartments.
Optionally, the rear panel can be made removable.
■ Rigid, self-supporting construction.
Environment
PIX system has been conceived with due consideration of its impact on the
environment:
■ In a factory certified to ISO 14001
■ With a construction allowing maximum recyclable components at the end
of product life.

PIX Product description
The PIX metal-clad switchboards are extensible on both sides and consist
of modular functional units, linked by a busbar, and connected to the
substation earth via an earthing bus.
The cubicles are subdivided by metal partitions into four separate
compartments, including a low voltage compartment for the control and
monitoring equipment.
The three Medium Voltage compartments; bus bar, equipment & cables,
are fitted with an overpressure release system, oriented towards the top of
the unit inside of cubicle volume.
The fused switch-disconnectors are fixed type in the compartimented unit.
Main module compartment

Closed off by a door, this compartment contains:
■ A withdrawable module, fitted with a circuit breaker or contactor, which
has two positions, “plugged in” or “disconnected/test”.
All operations of the withdrawable module and its associated equipment
can be carried out with the compartment door closed.
For modules fitted with vacuum circuit breakers, the movement can be
motorised.
Withdrawable modules of the same type are interchangeable.
The connection between the withdrawable module, the busbar and the
cable branches is made by means of withdrawable silver plated contacts.
A 64-pin plug (Max.) connects the auxiliary circuits of the withdrawable
module to the low voltage compartment.
■ For personnel safety, there are metallic shutters (1), installed in front of
Operating panel the spouts of the fixed “plug-in” contacts (2), which prevent access to the
primary circuit, thus ensuring a protection when the withdrawable module is
either in the “disconnected/test” position or removed from the
compartment.
Once the withdrawable module has been removed, each shutter can be
padlocked individually.
With the interlocking shutters option, the independant opening of the upper
or lower shutter is only possible using a special tool (optionally supplied).
■ An earthing device for the removable module, to the IEC standards,
ensures earthing continuity during removal, either through rullers or
through an optional plug.
An inspection window on the door, allows the position of the withdrawable
module to be clearly seen within the compartment. Its position is also
shown on the mimic diagram on the DCX control unit.
The PIX system also offers, amongst the range of withdrawable modules,
the functions of disconnecting link, voltage transformers and busbar
earthing switch.
This compartment is fitted with mechanical locking devices in accordance
with IEC standards, which are necessary to avoid any unsafe operations.
(For details, see the chapter on locks).
Main module compartment.

PIX Product description (contd.)
Cable compartment
Normally closed with a bolted panel, accessible from the front panel, and
with a removable horizontal panel between the cable & main module
compartment, this design is made for ease of assembly and on-site testing
of cables and accessories.
As an option, and depending on the installation of switchboard chosen, the
rear panel can be made removable, to further improve access.
This compartment contains:
■ The connections to the power cables, up to 6 x 630 mm02 per phase, with
a choice of bottom plate (for details, see chapter on cable connections).
■ The cable earthing switch is operated from the front of the cubicle by
means of a removable lever.
Its position is visible from the front panel, through the inspection window in
the cable panel.
■ Current transformers, with DIN dimensions, are fitted at the rear of the
HVX compartment without insulating protection plate cubicle.
■ The voltage transformers, fitted at the front of the compartment, are
either fixed - with or without fuses, or removable with fuses.
■ A metallic cable duct, located on the right-hand lateral part, guides the
low voltage conductors into the control/command compartment safely.
At the front, upper section of thiscompartment, is the access to the earthing
switch controls, along with its mimic diagram and VPIS type voltage
indicators (IEC 61958).
VDS type voltage indicators (IEC 612345) can be offered as an option.
Cable connection compartment Details of the interlocks are given in the next chapter.
Busbar compartment
Located in the upper, rear of theunit, this compartment is accessible via the
top or front panel of the cubicle, after removing the partitions, which
separate it from the
switchgear compartment.
The bus bar consists of flat copper with rounded edges. The rated current
will determine the number of bars to be mounted in parallel. The bus bar is
linked and supported by solid connections to the spouts.
Optionally, this compartment can be fitted with:
■ Segregations made of insulating materials, resistant to pressure,
mounted between each cubicle.
■ Encapsulation of the bus bars and branch connections.
Busbar compartment ■ Fixed voltage transformers, without fuses.
■ An earthing switch.
Low voltage compartment

This compartment contains all the secondary circuit functions for control,
measurement, protection, monitoring, communication and other associated
systems.
This independent compartment, is a separate assembly, supplied fully
assembled and tested.
Low voltage compartment standard

Locks
The operation of PIX is designed to be completely safe. All the operations
listed below are carried out from the front panel, with the door and panels
closed.
■ Connect or disconnect the withdrawable module.
■ Re-load the spring mechanism.
■ Mechanically close or open the circuit breaker or switch-disconnector.
■ Open or close the earthing switch. Access to the withdrawable module
compartment requires the use of a specialised handle and key.
The interlocks were designed with this operational ideology in mind and
add to the security of the system by making it impossible to make unsafe
operations
Status of elements involved

Actions
Basic locking devices Optional locking devices
■ LV socket connected
Plugging in the ■ Module compartment
■ Circuit breaker open
module access door closed
■ Earthing switch open
■ Module completely
Closing the circuit plugged in, or plugged out/
breaker/contactor test position
■ Plug-in lever removed
Closing the earthing ■ Module plugged in/out/test
switch posi-tion or removed
Access to the cable
■ Earthing switch closed
compartment
Opening of the ■ Cable compartment panel
earthing switch closed
Access to the
withdrawable (Reminder: requires the use ■ Module in disconnected
module of a specific key and handle) plugged-out/test
compartment
Partial re-opening of ■ Is not possible to put it the
the earthing switch panel again when earthing
for cable testing switch is in this position
■ By the withdrawable
Opening of the
module action -With specific
shutters
tool.
Other safety equipment

Basic locking devices Optional locking devices
■ Shutters
■ Earthing switch access
Locking device using
(in open or closed position)
padlocks
■ No access to operate the
drawout module
Locking devices ■ ON/OFF Buttons - Circuit
(specific) breaker
■ The door of the
withdrawable module
Locking device using ■ Earthing switch, either in
fixed locks open or closed position
■ Module in plugged out
position
■ Earthing switch, in open
Locking device by position
electromagnetic coil ■ Disconnect link module
(UTX)

PIX in detail
1 LV compartment standard
2 Circuit breaker
3 Switchgear compartment door
4 Earthing switch operating mechanism
5 Voltage presence indicator
6 E.S. mimic digram
7 Cable compartment panel
8 Voltage transformer
9 Current transformer
10 Cable connection
11 Earthing switch
12 Metal shutter for cable
Earthing switch drive 13 Spouts
14 Metal shutter for busbar
15 Busbar
Operating panel Earthing switch indicator

PIX Standards
Regulations, provisions and standards
Safety has been certified by testing

PIX cubicles have been designed to meet the requirements of International
standards (IEC) and validated by type tests, carried out by independant
laboratories.

Designation IEC standard
Switchgear IEC 62271-200 / EN 62271-200
Internal arc qualification IEC 62271-200 / EN 62271-200
Earthing switchMulti-purpose switch
IEC 62271-102 / EN 62271-102
disconnector
Fuse switch-disconnector combination IEC 60265-1 / EN 60265-1
Circuit breaker IEC 62271-105 / EN 62271-105
acuum contactor IEC 62271-100 / EN 62271-100
Current transformer IEC 60470 / EN 60470
Voltage transformer IEC 60044-1 / EN 60044-1
Voltage Detecting Systems (VDS) IEC 60044-2 / EN 60044-2
Protection against acci¬dental contact, IEC 61243-5
foreign bodies and water IEC 60529 / EN 60529
Erection HD 637 S1
Operation of electrical equipment EN 50110-1
IEC 60694 / EN 60694
Environment and operating conditions:
(in future IEC 62271-1)

PIX Standards (contd.)
Operating conditions
Operating conditions for interior use, in accordance with IEC 60694

Ambient temperature ■ + 40°C
■ maxi + 55°C with corresponding under-rating current
■ + 35°C on average over a 24 hour period
■ - 5°C minimum
Ambient air ■ No impurities due to dust, flammable/corrosive gases & vapours, smoke or salt.
Humidity ■ Average relative humidity over a 24 hour period: 95%
■ Average steam pressure over a 24 hour period: Max. 2.2 kPa
■ Average relative humidity over a 1 month period: 90%
■ Average steam pressure over a 1 month period: Max. 1.8 kPa
Altitude ■ Up to 1,000 m above sea level, corresponding to atmospheric conditions of: 1013 hPa, + 20 °C, 11g/
m3 water.
■ Above 1,000 m, a derating factor is applied, please contact us for details.
Vibration ■ Negligible
■ For particular conditions, please contact us.
Protection degree
Standard degree of protection of

the external enclosure: IP 3X
Meaning for the protection of equipment
Optionally, there is the possibility of Meaning for the protection of people
various IP, ratings in accordance
with the table below.
Elements of code IP 1st element 2nd element Additional element
2 > = 12.5 mm
Protection against water ingress 3 > = 2.5 mm
Not used element covered by 1st element
with harmful effects 4 > = 1 mm
X Not defined
0 Not protected
1 Vertical dripping
water
2 Dripping water
with 15° inclination
X Not defined
C D = 2.5 mm
L = 100 mm
Protection against access to the dangerous parts by means of tools
D D = 1 mm
L = 100 mm
X Not defined

PIX Technical data
Functional unit
Designation PIX 12 PIX 17 PIX 24

Reference standards IEC 62271
Rated voltage kV rms 12
17.5 24
Power frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz 1 min

kV rms
to earth and between phases
28
38
50
on the isolating distance

32
45
60
Impulse withstand voltage 1,2 / 50 micro sec

to earth and between phases kV peak 75
95
125
on the isolating distance 85

110
145
Rated frequency Hz 50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60
Short time current

1 sec withstand (2) kA rms 25 / 31.5 / 40
25 / 31.5 /40
16 / 25 / 31.5
3 sec withstand (2) (1)

25/ 31.5 / 40
25 / 31.5 / 40
16 /25 / 31.5
Peak withstand 63 / 80 / 100

63 / 80 / 100
40 / 63 / 80
Rated current
Busbar with natural ventilation Up to 3150
Up to 3150
Up to 2500
A
Busbar with forced ventilation Up to 4000
Up to 4000
Functions Disconnect link Up to 3150

Up to 3150
Up to 2500
Functions CB with natural ventilation Up to 3150

Up to 3150
Up to 2500
Functions CB with forced ventilation Up to 4000

Up to 4000
Functions SWD A rms 630

630
630
Functions Air SWD + fuses 400

400
400
Functions Contactor 200-400
Internal arc withstand kA Up to 40 kA - 1 sec

Up to 40 kA - 1sec
Up to 31.5 kA - 1sec
Earthing switch making capacity (2) kA peak 63 / 80 / 100

63 / 80 / 100
40 / 63 / 80
Earthing switch endurance

number of making operation
2
2
2
mechanical (C/O)
1000
1000
1000
Degree of protection
external enclosure standard IP 3X
IP 3X
IP 3X
open door without withdrawable module IP 2X

IP 2X
IP 2X
Approximate heat dissipation

W
Functions CB /r = 800A 650
650
650
Force on floor (without cubicle weight) Functions CB daN 750

750
750
Earthing switch limited 40 kA - 1sec

(1)
For SWD and SWD + fuses functions

(2)
Short time current

kA rms
1 sec withstand 16 / 25
16 / 25
16 / 25
peak withstand kA peak 40 / 63

40 / 63
40 / 63
Earthing switch making capacity kA peak 40 / 63

40 / 63
40 / 63
For 50 kA, 5000 A, please refer to PIX-H documentation or contact us.
PIX Technical data (contd.)
HVX drawout circuit breaker module - characteristics
For the cubicles PIX 12 PIX 17 PIX 24

Designation HVX 12 HVX 17 HVX 24
Reference standards IEC 62271-100
Rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Rated current A rms Up to 3150 Up to 3150 Up to 2500
Rated breaking capacity
short circuit current kA rms 16/25/31.5/40 25/31.5/40 16/25/31.5
cable charging current 25 31.5 31.5
line charging current 10 10
A
single capacitor bank 400 400
no load transformer 10 10
Rated making capacity kA peak 40/63/80/100 63/80/100 40/63/80
Rated operating time
opening 40-47 40-47 40-47
breaking ms 55-62 55-62 55-62
arcing 2-15 2-15 2-15
closing 50-58 50-58 50-58
O-3min-CO-3min-CO O-3min-CO-3min-CO O-3min-CO-3min-CO
CO-15s-CO CO-15s-CO CO-15s-CO
Rated operating sequence
O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Endurance
mechanical (C/O) for switching chamber 30 000 30 000 30 000
mechanical (C/O) for mechanism 10 000 10 000 10 000
electrical (C/O at In up to 3150 A) 10 000 10 000 10 000
PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

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HVX spring operating mechanism
Designation FH2-01 (hand) / FK2-01 (motor)

IEC IEC
Reference standards
DC AC
Rated supply voltage (1) V 24-48-60-110-125-220 120-230
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Reset motor
Voltage variation range % of Un 85 to 110 85 to 110
Power consumption (maxi) W / VA 100 100
Starting current A
Reset time s 8-12 8-12
Shunt opening coil
Voltage variation range % of Un 70 to 110 70 to 110
Power consumption (maxi) W / VA < 250 < 250
Minimum impulse duration ms 50 50
Under voltage opening coil
Voltage range for closing % of Un > 85 > 85
Voltage range for tripping % of Un 35 to 0 35 to 0
Power consumption (maxi) W/VA 10 10
Shunt closing coil
Rated current % of Un 85 to 110 85 to 110
Power consumption maxi W/VA < 250 < 250
Auxiliary contacts
Rated current 15 15
Breaking capacity 48V (L/R 10ms) 10 -
A
Breaking capacity 120 or 230 Vdc - 10
(1)
No 125 Vdc for reset motor - No 220 Vdc and 120 Vac for under voltage opening coil.

Equipment
FH2-01 (hand) FK2-01 (motor)

Basic Optional Basic Optional
Manual opening and closing ■ ■
CB Position indicators ■ ■
Spring charging motor ■
Spring position indicator ■ ■
Shunt trip coil ■ ■
Second shunt trip coil ■ ■
CT operated release ■ ■
Undervoltage shunt tripping coil ■ ■
HVX up to 2000 A
Closing coil ■
Operation counter ■ ■
Anti-pumping relay ■ ■
Free auxiliary contacts
CB position
2NO / 2NC ■ ■
3NO / 4 NC ■ ■
Spring charged position
■ ■
2NO / 1NC
For more information refer to HVX documentation bprob/hvxb-24 kv/uke/pdb/04.01/

ger/2854
HVX > 2000 A

CVX drawout contactor module -

characteristics
For the cubicles PIX 12 PIX 12
Designation CVX 07 CVX 12
Contactor designation CBX
Reference standards IEC
Category AC3 - AC4 AC3 - AC4
Rated voltage kV 7.2 12
Rated current A rms 400 400
Maximum motor rated current A 320 320
Rated breaking capacity
short circuit current with fuses kA rms 40 40
short circuit current without fuses kA rms 6 4
single capacitor bank A 280 280
Rated making capacity with fuses kA peak 100 100
Rated making capacity without fuses kA peak 15 10
Rated operating time
opening with d.c. magnetic holding control ms 60 to 100 60 to 100
opening with a.c. magnetic holding control ms 90 to 120 90 to 120
opening with mechanical latch control ms 20 to 30 20 to 30
CVX drawout contactor module closing ms 60 to 100 60 to 100
Rated operating sequence number per hour 1200 1200
Endurance
mechanical with magnetic holding (C/O) 3 000 000 3 000 000
electrical with mechanical latch (C/O) 200 000 200 000
electrical (C/O at 400 A) 500 000 500 000
electrical (C/O at 250 A) 1 000 000 1 000 000
electrical (breaking at Icc 3.2 kA) 25 25
electrical (making at Icc 4 kA) 100 100
CVX drawout contactor module on truck

CBX electromagnetic operating mechanisms

Designation
Reference standards IEC
DC AC
Rated supply voltage Reference 24-48-60
V 120-230
standards 110-125-220
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Magneticholding control circuit
% of Un > 85 > 85
Voltage range for closing
Voltage range for opening % of Un 75 to 10 75 to 10
Power consumption on closing W / VA 615 615
Power consumption on holding W / VA 150 150
Mechanical latch control circuit
% of Un 70 to 110 85 to 110
Voltage variation range
Power consumption on closing W / VA 615 615
Power consumption on opening W 240 240
Minimum impulse duration ms 20 20
Auxiliarycontacts:
A 15 15
Rated current
Breaking capacity 48 Vdc (L/R 10 ms)
Breaking capacity 220Vdc (L/R 20 ms)
Equipment
Magnetic Mechanical
Operating mechanism
holding latch
Manual opening ■
Contactor Position indicators ■ ■
Magnetic holding coil ■
Shunt trip coil ■
Closing coil ■
Operation counter ■ ■
Anti-pumping relay ■ ■
Free auxiliary contacts ■
Contactor position 3 NO / 3 NC ■ ■
Fuse position 1 O/C ■ ■
For more information refer to CBX documentation

UTX drawout disconnecting link module
Disconnect link 12 kV Disconnect link 24 kV
Auxiliary contacts for withdrawable module

Position HVX - UTX - MTX CVX
Basic Optional Basic Optional
Plugged in and test/unplugged
1 O/C (reverse) ■
4 O/C (reverse ■
Plugged in
1 N/C ■
1 N/C + 1 N/O ■
2 N/C ■
Unplugged/test
1 NC ■
1 N/C + 1 N/O ■
2 N/C ■
Auxiliary contacts for earthing switch
Position Basic Optional

Close/Open 1 O/C (reverse) ■
Closed 3 N/C ■
Opened 3 N/C ■
MTX drawout LTRI air switch -

VT’s module disconnector
MTX drawout VT‘s moduls LTRI Air Switch-Disconnector

PIX Range of equipment
Product range
Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Outgoing with Contactor outgoing Switch disconnector

with circuit breaker with circuit breaker with circuit breaker disconnect link and fuses outgoing
+ fixed VT’s withdrawable cable
VT’s with removable
fuses
Bus section with Bus riser with Direct incoming Busbar voltage Busbar voltage Busbar current
circuit breaker transformers metering with metering metering
earthing switch
Busbar with voltage Busbar with earthing

transformer on switch on the top
the top
PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

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PIX Range of equipment (contd.)
Equipment range
■ Incoming or outgoing unit with circuit breaker
up to 2000 A.
On request:
□ VT’s with fuses
□ Withdrawable cable VT’s with removable
fuses
□ Fixed VT’s without fuses (1)
□ Surge arresters
(1)
(1)
(1)
■ Incoming or outgoing unit with circuit breaker

2500 to 3150 A.
On request:
□ VT’s with fuses
□ Withdrawable cable VT’s with removable
fuses
□ Fixed VT’s without fuses (1)
(1)
□ Surge arresters
(1)
(1)
■ Outgoing unit with contactor and fuses 200,

400 A.
On request:
□ Surge arresters

■ Bus section unit with circuit breaker up to

2000 A
On request:
□ Busbar earthing switch (1)
(1)
■ Bus section unit circuit breaker 2500 to 3150 A

On request:
(1)
■ Bus riser unit up to 2000 A.

On request:
□ Withdrawable VT’s module with fuses (1).
□ Current transformers (2)
(1)
(2)
■ Bus riser unit 2500 A to 3150 A.

On request:
□ Withdrawable VT’s module with fuses (1).
□ Current transformers (2)
(1)
(2)

■ Direct incoming unit up to 3150 A.

On request:
□ Surge arresters
□ Fixed VT’s with fuses
□ Fixed VT’s without fuses
□ VT’s removable fuses.
■ Busbar voltage metering

On request:
(1)
■ Outgoing unit with switch disconnector and

fuses
On request:
□ Current transformers
■ Busbar voltage transformers without fuses on

the top
■ Busbar earthing switch on the top

PIX Design data
PIX 12
Functions PIX 12 up to 40 kA 4000A

Min. 100 C 1500 Min. Icc (kA) < 31.5 40
In Approximate
B (width)
A1
(A) weight (kg)
Incoming or outgoing
Door 2500
Min. 3130
A2 CB <1250 650 800 720
A
Disconnect link 650 (1)
Bus section 1600 800 800 770
2000 1000 1000 770
B
> 2500 1000 1000 820

Direct incoming < 1250 650 800 650
1000
650 (1)
1600 800 800 700
2000 800 800 750
> 2500 1000 1000 750
Width 650 - 800 mm
B = 185 - 210 Bus riser 1250 650 650 600
35
B 35
Bus riser disconnect link 1600 800 800 650
2000 800 800 700
C1
> 2500 1000 1000 700
Busbar voltage metering 650 650 600
Switch disconnector and fuses
650 - 600
B1 B1 outgoing
= =
Contactor 650 650 700
75.5
4
Dimensions in mm
C
3
■ (1) Depth 1605 for internal arc withstand 40 kA with width 650 mm
440
2
■ (2) Depth 1605 for 2 CT/phase
For seismic and arrangement on skid please contact us.
1
75.5
75.5
ø 12.5 A: 2130 2230 2330

200
492
383
A1: 530 630 730

74
126
A2: 2730*
C: 1405/1605 (1) (2)
40
50
C1: 100/300
28.5 28.5
* Height with forced cooling or duct for gas evacuation.
Width 1000 mm
B1 = 254
B
35 35
C1
B1 B1
= =
C
3
440
1
75.5
75.5
ø 12.5
200
492
383
74
126
40
50
28.5 28.5

PIX Design data (contd.)
PIX 17
Functions PIX 17 up to 40 kA 4000A
Mini 100 C 1500 Mini
Icc (kA) < 25 31.5-40
In Approximate
B (width)
A1 (A) weight (kg)
Door 2500
Mini 3200
Incoming or outgoing
A2 CB < 1600 750 750 (1) 850
A
Disconnect link 2000 750 750 (1) 850
Bus section > 2500 1000 1000 850
Direct incoming < 1600 750 750 (1) 730
B
2000 750 750 (1) 780

> 2500 1000 1000 780
1000
Bus riser
Bus riser disconnect link 1600 750 750 680
2000 750 750 730
> 2500 1000 1000 730
Width 750 mm
B = 210 Busbar voltage metering 750 750 650
B Switch disconnector and fuses
35 35
750 - 650
outgoing
C1
Dimensions in mm
■ (1) Depth 1605 for internal arc withstand 40 kA
■ (2) Depth 1605 for 2 CT/phase
For seismic and arrangement on skid please contact us.
B1
=
B1
=
75.5
A: 2200 2300 2400

4
A1: 600 700 800
C
3
440
2 A2: 2800*
1
C: 1505/1605 (1) (2)
75.5
C1: 100/200
75.5
ø 12.5
200
542
* Up to 2800 with forced cooling or duct for gas evacuation.

433
74
126
40
50
28.5 28.5
Width 1000 mm
B1 = 254
35
B 35
C1
B1
=
B1
=
C
3
440
1
75.5
75.5
ø 12.5
200
540
435
74
126
40
50
28.5 28.5

35
B 35
C1
B1
=
B1
=
75.5
4
C
3
440
1
75.5
75.5
ø 12.5
200
542
433
74
126
40
50
28.5 28.5
35
B 35
C1
B1
=
B1
=
75.5
4
C
3
440
1
75.5
75.5
ø 12.5
200
542
433
74
126
40
50
28.5 28.5

PIX Design data (contd.)
Floor plan
ground ground
bus bus
Cubicles
6 mm max.
2 mm max.
2 mm/m max. and

6 mm/total length of switchboard
1m
Detail A
PIX12 PIX 17 PIX 24
100 100 100
Cubicle Cubicle Cubicle

770
820
870
670
720
770
Front Front Front

PIX Cable connections
The manufacturer’s instructions for the ends of the cables must be followed.
L (cable end)
L1 maxi
L2 maxi
X
Adjustment 50 mm +5
-5
Cable glands in upper Cable glands in lower position

position
L (cable end)
L3 maxi
X
108
Assembly with DIN clamps Cable 95 mm2.

L4 maxi
12
Assembly with DIN clamps Cables 300 - 630 mm2.
PIX 12 PIX 17 PIX 24

X 430 460 555
L1 390 420 515
L2 440 470 565
L3 290 320 415
L4 410 440 495

PIX Accessories
■ Door locking key
■ Handle switching compartment
■ Earthing switch operating lever
■ Plug in handle
■ Circuit breaker mechanism reset handle
fehlt!
■ LTRI red isolating sheet
■ Handling trolley

PIX Shipping instructions
Delivery
The cubicles, which make up the switchboard are delivered individually,
ready for assembly.
The connection should be carried out on-site.
Packaging
■ For transportation by lorry:
The product is fixed to a wooden pallet and protected by plastic cover.
The front panel is protected by polystyrene panels.

■ For transportation by sea:
The product is covered with a plastic heat welded cover, with desiccant
materials, then installed into a wooden case.
■ For transportation by air:
The product is covered with a plastic heat welded cover, with desiccant
materials, then installed into a wooden case.

Appendices Notes
Appendices Notes

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Schneider Electric As standards, specifications and designs change from time to time, please ask for
35, rue Joseph Monier confirmation of the information given in this publication.
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Medium Voltage Distribution

□ Easy operation and maintenance .................................................................. 5

□ Easy installation and access.......................................................................... 5

□ Main module compartment ........................................................................... 6

□ Low voltage compartment .............................................................................. 7

□ Other safety equipment.................................................................................. 8

□ PIX in detail .................................................................................................... 9

□ Safety has been certified by testing............................................................. 10

□ Regulations, provisions and standards ........................................................ 10

□ Operating conditions .................................................................................... 11

□ HVX drawout circuit breaker module - characteristics ................................. 13

□ HVX spring operating mechanism ............................................................... 14

□ CVX drawout contactor module - characteristics .............................................. 16

□ CBX electromagnetic operating mechanisms .............................................. 17

□ UTX drawout disconnecting link module...................................................... 18

□ Auxiliary contacts for withdrawable module ................................................. 18

□ Auxiliary contacts for earthing switch........................................................... 18

□ MTX drawout VT’s module........................................................................... 18

□ LTRI air switch - disconnector...................................................................... 18

■ Range of equipment ......................................................................................... 19

■ Design data ....................................................................................................... 23

□ Floor plan ..................................................................................................... 26

PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 3

■ HV/MV & MV/MV substations

PIX is available in a wide range of ratings:

■ Rated Voltages: 12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV.

■ Rated current: up to 4000 A

■ Rated short time withstand current up to 40 kA

■ Rated peak withstand current up to 100 kA.

are of a robust prefabricated construction using galvanised materials giving

high corrosion resistance.

vacuum, for both circuit breakers and contactors.

PIX cubicles incorporate all necessary user-friendly, Schneider Electric

Standard Schneider Electric solution for fully integrated, digital control +

4 PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

Easy operation and maintenance

Easy installation and access

PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 5

Main module compartment

Withdrawable modules of the same type are interchangeable.

cable branches is made by means of withdrawable silver plated contacts.

A 64-pin plug (Max.) connects the auxiliary circuits of the withdrawable

module to the low voltage compartment.

Main module compartment.

6 PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

a choice of bottom plate (for details, see chapter on cable connections).

means of a removable lever.

the cable panel.

Low voltage compartment

Low voltage compartment standard

PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 7

Status of elements involved

Other safety equipment

8 PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

Operating panel Earthing switch indicator

PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 9

Safety has been certified by testing

Regulations, provisions and standards

10 PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008

Regulations, provisions and standards

Operating conditions for interior use, in accordance with IEC 60694

Standard degree of protection of

PIX bis 24 kV EN 1008 11